Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 449.4308 - Authority to provide services1. An intermediary service organization that is certified pursuant to NRS 449.4304 to 449.4339, inclusive, may provide services for a person with a disability or other responsible person relating to personal assistance received by the person with a disability. The services that may be provided by an intermediary service organization include, without limitation:(a) Obtaining a criminal background check of a personal assistant selected by the person with a disability or other responsible person to provide nonmedical services and any medical services authorized pursuant to NRS 629.091;(b) Providing payroll services to pay the personal assistant and determine any tax liability;(c) Providing services relating to financial management; and(d) Providing any other services relating to the employment of a personal assistant and any other financial assistance relating to the personal assistance for the person with a disability.2. As used in this section:(a) "Other responsible person" means:(1) A parent or guardian of, or any other person legally responsible for, a person with a disability who is under the age of 18 years; or(2) A parent, spouse, guardian or adult child of a person with a disability who suffers from a cognitive impairment.(b) "Personal assistance" means the provision of any goods or services to help a person with a disability maintain his or her independence, personal hygiene and safety, including, without limitation, the provision of services by a personal assistant.(c) "Personal assistant" means a person who, for compensation and under the direction of a person with a disability or other responsible person, performs services for a person with a disability to help the person maintain his or her independence, personal hygiene and safety.Added to NRS by 2013, 126Added by 2013, Ch. 41,§3, eff. 5/21/2013.